“After 30 years of working as a nurse-midwife and women’s health practitioner, I’ve watched providers get stretched thinner and thinner, leaving patients with less time and less of the care they deserve. Gentle Touch Wellness is my answer: unhurried, personalized care for the whole person, not just the symptom.”
— Kathleen M. Dowd, CNM, NP, MSN, PMH-C
kathleen@gentle-touch-wellness.com
A virtual women’s health practice focused on physical and mental well-being from adolescence through menopause.
Why Choose Us
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No long wait.
Get seen and heard without the weeks-long backlog of traditional care.
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A plan built around you.
Individualized care that adapts as your circumstances change, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
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Whole-person care.
Medical and mental health support in one place, from a provider trained to treat you, not just your symptom.
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A trusted referral network.
Referrals to therapists and specialists when you need more specialized care.
Free 15-minute consultation · Sessions from $75 · Sliding scale available
Is This You?
If any of these situations sound familiar, we’re here to help.
Rushed through prenatal visits? Do you leave appointments without enough time to ask about your testing options or what to expect when you go to the hospital?
Struggling with anxiety or depression during or after pregnancy? Do you think you may have prenatal or postpartum anxiety or depression, but don’t feel heard by your provider? Or have you been diagnosed but feel you’re not getting the support and care you need?
Getting UTIs after sex? Do you get frequent urinary tract infections after intercourse? Has anyone talked with you about taking a preventive antibiotic after sex, or other ways to avoid these painful infections?
Birth control that doesn’t fit your needs? Have you been given a method that didn’t work for you because no one explained the side effects or considered your needs? For example, a copper IUD (ParaGard) can make heavy periods even heavier.
Navigating perimenopause or menopause? Are hot flashes, poor sleep, or mood changes affecting your life, and has anyone taken the time to talk with you about all your options, including hormone therapy?
You shouldn't have to settle for being unheard. At Gentle Touch Wellness, you'll get the time, answers, and support you've been looking for.
Our Services
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Medical Services
Well-informed consultation, education, and prescribing for a range of physical health needs.
Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Initiation of SSRIs for anxiety or depression
Initiation of birth control pills
Initiation of hormone replacement therapy
Sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment
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Mental Health Services
Education, support, and guidance for a range of mental health concerns.
Anxiety and depression
Reproductive and maternal mental health
Relationship challenges with a partner or family
Support through life’s transitions
Perimenopause and menopause
Healing from past trauma, such as sexual abuse or loss of a loved one
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Prenatal Support, Education & Care
Guidance and support from a Certified Nurse-Midwife who is certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), from planning a pregnancy through the postpartum months.
Preconception counseling and planning
Pregnancy options counseling and education
Exploring your birth options and preparing a birth plan
Education on what to expect in each stage of pregnancy
Prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety support
Postpartum recovery and adjustment to life with a new baby
Referrals to trusted local providers for in-person prenatal care and/or therapy
Meet the Founder
CNM ◦ NP ◦ MSN ◦ PMH-CKathleen Michele Dowd is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Nurse Practitioner with a Master's degree in Nursing and over 30 years in women's health. She's certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. Kathleen founded Gentle Touch Wellness after seeing too many patients rushed through appointments, receiving care that feels disjointed and inadequate. Kathleen’s approach is simple: meet each client where they are and guide them with compassion and respect, trusting that they are the best stewards of their own health. Every client receives personalized care to find the path that’s right for them-- not a generic protocol.
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“I’ve had the privilege of knowing her both personally and professionally, and she brings not only deep knowledge and skill to her work, but also genuine compassion and calm.”
— Neha Kamdar, MD, Ob/Gyn
“Kathleen is exactly the person you want by your side when you are going through something as miraculous and rewarding as childbirth.”
— Antionette Coleman-Thomas, Patient
“It is people like her who make a lasting impact on the lives of their patients, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside such an amazing healthcare professional.”
— KoLesha Brewer, RN